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Struggling to sell tickets, theaters are turning to experiences you can’t find at home. From concert films to anniversary re-releases, “event cinema” is taking over the entertainment industry.
As movies struggle, U.S. theaters pivot to the events business
Creators like Taylor Swift and anime like Studio Ghibli are using traditional theaters as hubs for limited-run events. Why is “event cinema” booming, and how is it reshaping the entertainment sector?
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November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Struggling to sell tickets, theaters are turning to experiences you can’t find at home. From concert films to anniversary re-releases, “event cinema” is taking over the entertainment industry.
China’s decision to hold off on investing in data centers could offer its AI industry more protection from a bubble than U.S. companies. But caution isn't the only reason behind the strategy.
Does AI look like a bubble in China, too?
Like in the U.S., tech firms developing AI in China have had a rocky few weeks.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
China’s decision to hold off on investing in data centers could offer its AI industry more protection from a bubble than U.S. companies. But caution isn't the only reason behind the strategy.
According to Zillow, the housing market was back on its feet in October. Lower mortgage rates and steadying prices brought affordability to a three-year peak.
Low rates and wage growth bolstered housing market in October
According to recent data from Zillow, housing inventory and pending home sales both rose 5% last month.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
According to Zillow, the housing market was back on its feet in October. Lower mortgage rates and steadying prices brought affordability to a three-year peak.
Are more Americans working multiple jobs? Signs point to yes. Plus: We check in with small business owners about the holiday shopping season, and homeownership as a single person is tricky in this economy.
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Are more Americans working multiple jobs?
Signs point to yes. Plus: We check in with small business owners about the holiday shopping season, and homeownership as a single person is tricky in this economy.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Are more Americans working multiple jobs? Signs point to yes. Plus: We check in with small business owners about the holiday shopping season, and homeownership as a single person is tricky in this economy.
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It's difficult to cook for holiday gatherings when you're on a budget. That's where affordable cooking content creator Kiki Ruff comes in. Marketplace's Alice Wilder visited Indiana to learn more, and to try out a delicious and budget-friendly recipe.
November 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
It's difficult to cook for holiday gatherings when you're on a budget. That's where affordable cooking content creator Kiki Ruff comes in. Marketplace's Alice Wilder visited Indiana to learn more, and to try out a delicious and budget-friendly recipe.
What if you got to choose where your tax dollars went? Nashville gave residents a chance. Here's how their “participatory budgeting” experiment went.
What happens when a city lets residents steer the budget?
Nashville gave residents a chance to vote on how to spend tax dollars. But the project didn’t stick.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
What if you got to choose where your tax dollars went? Nashville gave residents a chance. Here's how their “participatory budgeting” experiment went.
Airlines expect a record 31 million flyers this Thanksgiving, and they’re sticking around longer when they do fly. Tens of millions more, though, could be driving to avoid the fares.
Arriving early, leaving late, and hitting the road: travelers are adapting this Thanksgiving
More than 31 million people are expected to travel by air this holiday, according to Airlines for America. They say it’s a record high.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Airlines expect a record 31 million flyers this Thanksgiving, and they’re sticking around longer when they do fly. Tens of millions more, though, could be driving to avoid the fares.
Want to know how someone feels about the economy? First, try asking them who they voted for.
The widening gap between political affiliation and consumer sentiment
Political partisanship has become so persistent in sentiment surveys that some economists say it’s getting harder to accurately measure moods of consumers.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Want to know how someone feels about the economy? First, try asking them who they voted for.
As more Americans are forced into debt to cover everyday expenses, debt-related content has taken off on social media. Some watch for guidance, and others for comfort.
Documenting their debt journeys, one TikTok at a time
As U.S. consumer debt climbs to record highs, social media creators are speaking candidly about a once-taboo topic.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:48 PM
As more Americans are forced into debt to cover everyday expenses, debt-related content has taken off on social media. Some watch for guidance, and others for comfort.
Looking for an idyllic home, home on the range? It might not be as cheap as you think.
Housing affordability is declining faster in rural areas
Housing everywhere is less affordable, but the affordability crisis is accelerating fastest in rural areas, according to an analysis by Redfin.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Looking for an idyllic home, home on the range? It might not be as cheap as you think.
When the retail holiday season starts in October, is there even a reason to shop during the days after Thanksgiving? According to around 187 million shoppers this year, the answer is yes.
Do retailers still find Black Friday worthwhile?
Retailers actually have started to offer deals to consumers earlier in the year, but the day still remains popular.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
When the retail holiday season starts in October, is there even a reason to shop during the days after Thanksgiving? According to around 187 million shoppers this year, the answer is yes.
Trade conflict erupted between the Netherlands and China after the Dutch government took over Nexperia. Now, the Dutch are backing off, but that’s not necessarily a long-term win for China.
Why the Dutch government wanted to take over a Chinese-owned chip company
Part of the reason? U.S. security concerns.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Trade conflict erupted between the Netherlands and China after the Dutch government took over Nexperia. Now, the Dutch are backing off, but that’s not necessarily a long-term win for China.
Allie Trela-Jones started her skate shop after realizing her roller derby team struggled to find the supplies they needed. She’s now scaled up into a successful brick-and-mortar business, but tariffs are presenting a challenge.
Former roller derby skater turns her passion into a business with skate shop
Allie Trela-Jones owns Bruised Boutique Skate Shop in Nashua, New Hampshire. It specializes in roller derby, skate park, and recreational skates.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Allie Trela-Jones started her skate shop after realizing her roller derby team struggled to find the supplies they needed. She’s now scaled up into a successful brick-and-mortar business, but tariffs are presenting a challenge.
Since businesses stocked up early this year to avoid tariffs, shipping is hitting a lull during what’s usually its busiest season. That could lead to a rough patch for the freight industry if spending dips.
Supply chains are unusually slow for this time of year. Here's what that may mean.
It could be a sign that importers already have the goods they need. It could also be a sign that the economy will dip into a “freight recession.”
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November 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Since businesses stocked up early this year to avoid tariffs, shipping is hitting a lull during what’s usually its busiest season. That could lead to a rough patch for the freight industry if spending dips.
As ICE activity ramps up in Washington D.C., immigrant workers have grown to fear taking jobs in the city. Now, 28% of construction contractors say they’re feeling the effect.
In Washington D.C., contractors face labor shortages due to ICE raid threats
The same fear is hitting job sites nationwide.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
As ICE activity ramps up in Washington D.C., immigrant workers have grown to fear taking jobs in the city. Now, 28% of construction contractors say they’re feeling the effect.
Off-price retailers shine as consumer moods sour. Plus: Small-scale farmers, a supply chain slowdown, and a recap of the week’s economic headlines.
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Off-price retailers shine as consumer moods sour
Plus: Small-scale farmers, a supply chain slowdown, and a recap of the week’s economic headlines.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Off-price retailers shine as consumer moods sour. Plus: Small-scale farmers, a supply chain slowdown, and a recap of the week’s economic headlines.
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Today on Marketplace.
What investment has been tanking in value recently? What's one of the trendiest flavors of the moment?
Whether you’re a news junkie or just love a little trivia with your morning coffee, the Marketplace news quiz is a fast, fun way to test your knowledge and maybe learn something new. 👇
Whether you’re a news junkie or just love a little trivia with your morning coffee, the Marketplace news quiz is a fast, fun way to test your knowledge and maybe learn something new. 👇
Marketplace News Quiz
Every week, the Marketplace news quiz brings you a fresh set of questions about the economy — from the quirky to the wonky. Whether you’re a news junkie, a casual scroller or just love a little trivia...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
What investment has been tanking in value recently? What's one of the trendiest flavors of the moment?
Whether you’re a news junkie or just love a little trivia with your morning coffee, the Marketplace news quiz is a fast, fun way to test your knowledge and maybe learn something new. 👇
Whether you’re a news junkie or just love a little trivia with your morning coffee, the Marketplace news quiz is a fast, fun way to test your knowledge and maybe learn something new. 👇
The “American experience” is one of the United States’ primary exports — consumers around the world go to McDonald’s and buy Coca-Cola, partially because of the U.S. brand identity itself.
What happens if it changes?
What happens if it changes?
A check-in on the American brand
The American brand has attracted people and businesses to this country for decades. What happens if it changes?
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November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The “American experience” is one of the United States’ primary exports — consumers around the world go to McDonald’s and buy Coca-Cola, partially because of the U.S. brand identity itself.
What happens if it changes?
What happens if it changes?
The September jobs report, delayed due to the government shutdown, showed the food services sector added more than 36,000 jobs for the month — more than any sector besides health care.
Latest jobs report shows restaurants are staffing up
The September jobs report, delayed due to the government shutdown, showed the food services sector added more than 36,000 jobs for the month, more than any sector besides health care.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The September jobs report, delayed due to the government shutdown, showed the food services sector added more than 36,000 jobs for the month — more than any sector besides health care.
The September jobs report is finally here. Plus: America’s brand image and food service jobs.
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The long-awaited September jobs report arrives
The September jobs report is finally here. Plus: America’s brand image and food service jobs.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The September jobs report is finally here. Plus: America’s brand image and food service jobs.
Today on Marketplace.
Today on Marketplace.
Grokipedia, Elon Musk’s answer to Wikipedia, was launched last month. The differences between the platforms go beyond just political leanings.
The difference between Grokipedia and Wikipedia
While Wikipedia strives to be transparent about its articles' authors and the changes it makes, Grokipedia is a black box of answers generated by xAI's chatbot Grok, said Ryan McGrady.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Grokipedia, Elon Musk’s answer to Wikipedia, was launched last month. The differences between the platforms go beyond just political leanings.
Consumers aren’t feeling great about their expenses and the job market. But will that actually affect holiday spending?
Stressed consumers still plan to spend this holiday season
Awaiting new data on consumer sentiment and retail sales this week, analysts say people seem to be concerned about job availability, high prices, and their ability to keep up with monthly bills.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Consumers aren’t feeling great about their expenses and the job market. But will that actually affect holiday spending?
Declining international enrollment in the fall accounted for an estimated loss of $1.1 billion and over 20,000 jobs. And there could be more to come if the trend keeps up.
Falling international student enrollment could have “tremendous” economic implications
Early data indicates fewer international students have come to the U.S. this fall. If that trend continues, it will be a big deal for colleges, the people who work at them, and for local economies.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Declining international enrollment in the fall accounted for an estimated loss of $1.1 billion and over 20,000 jobs. And there could be more to come if the trend keeps up.
China is retaliating economically against Japan after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of a military response if China attacked Taiwan. Could the tiff spell trouble for the relationship between the countries?
What to know about the China-Japan spat
Japan and China recently agreed to cooperate more economically. Now, climbing tensions are threatening that cooperation.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM
China is retaliating economically against Japan after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of a military response if China attacked Taiwan. Could the tiff spell trouble for the relationship between the countries?
Prediction markets made a splash in the political world during the 2024 election, but the NYC mayoral race marked a shift in their influence. What happens when we start betting on democracy?
Gambling is coming for politics
Betting and predictive markets have taken over sports media, and politics could be next.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Prediction markets made a splash in the political world during the 2024 election, but the NYC mayoral race marked a shift in their influence. What happens when we start betting on democracy?